Keeping Busy

In the absence of preschool, I have learned exactly how important it is for Thomas, Ryan and I to keep busy.  Some silly folks who don't have pre-toddlers and preschoolers would think summer would mean endless fun!  Every mom I know from Thomas' preschool class is scavenging the net looking for camps or lessons or play groups for their three to four year olds.

So here is how we are staying busy:

Mowing, mowing and more mowing.

We take field trips when we can.  Most of our trips occur promptly after Ryan's morning nap.  Thomas and I are both anxious to get out and about by that point.  The public library is a favorite stopping point for all three of us.

Showing off his soccer book

We try to play and eat outside as much as the weather allows.

When all else fails, go to Nana and Papa's house.

And send your kids out to sea on a float if times get really tough!

And pump them full of sugar with S'mores

And when you really, really need a getaway, head to Magic Forest, affectionately known at our house as Kiddie Black Magic Forest.  It is easily the creepiest place in all of Lake George, but more importantly, it is hands down, the best place to bring an almost four year old.

We made our way cautiously.  Among the first things we saw:

A diorama with squirrels twirling over a bed.  Poltergeist? No.  Kiddie Black Magic.

   

Among other cultural experiences, we (Mike) taught Thomas how to pray at KBMF's own Chapel of the Woods.  All of this, within the first 10 minutes.

 Home of the Nation's ONLY diving horse...or so they say.  We didn't see him dive because the conditions were too wet.  Are you kidding?  He's diving into a pool of water!

Thankfully, we soon found the rides, which were PERFECT for Thomas.

And a few rides that should have to be checked with OSHA and various other safety organizations.

 Once upon a time, Magic Forest boasted Santa and his reindeer.  Now, there are goats living in Prancer, Blitzen and Donner's stalls.  The Santa has a tough sell with our little man Thomas.  Not sure if the Jewish Santa made it a little easier or a little more confusing.

In all seriousness, if you have a healthy dose of suspension of disbelief, Magic Forest is simply outstanding for entertaining preschoolers and their families.

We engage in some interesting shenanigans sometimes.  I sometimes wonder what the boys will think when they see these pictures when they're older.  Hopefully they see love.